Ibec calls for long-term vision instead of putting 'as much money possible in people's pockets' in Budget 2025

“The space for giveaways is very limited if you’re going to do the strategic things,” Mr Brady said.

Ibec coincidentally released its pre-budget submission one day after the Government named Jack Chambers as the incoming finance minister and the lobby group has laid out a series of suggestions for the 33-year old as businesses seek certainty this year as economic challenges linger and a general election looms. Photograph: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

A business representative group has urged the Government to use long-term vision in the upcoming budget rather than lean towards more once-off measures in the run up to an election.

Ibec coincidentally published its pre-budget submission one day after the Government named Jack Chambers as the incoming finance minister who will have a “tight” budget to work with despite a robust economy, according to the lobby group’s chief economist Gerard Brady.